Table 3

Univariate and multivariate predictors of uncovered and malapposed struts

PredictorsOdds ratio (95% CI)p Value
Univariate predictors of uncovered struts
    Stent type: ZES0.89 (0.84 to 0.93)<0.001
    Lesion type B2 or C1.07 (1.01 to 1.13)0.03
    Acute coronary syndrome1.06 (1.01 to 0.13)0.03
    Diabetes mellitus1.05 (0.99 to 0.12)0.07
Multivariate predictors of uncovered struts
    Stent type: ZES0.87 (0.82 to 0.91)<0.001
    Lesion type B2 or C1.10 (1.02 to 1.20)0.02
    Diabetes mellitus1.06 (1.00 to 1.12)0.04
Univariate predictors of malapposed struts
    Stent type: ZES0.98 (0.97 to 0.99)0.01
    Minimal luminal diameter before PCI0.99 (0.96 to 1.00)0.06
    Acute coronary syndrome1.02 (1.00 to 1.04)0.09
    Diabetes mellitus1.03 (1.00 to 1.05)0.09
Multivariate predictors of malapposed struts
    Stent type: ZES0.97 (0.95 to 0.99)0.005
    Diabetes mellitus1.03 (1.01 to 1.05)0.004
  • PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; ZES, zotarolimus-eluting stent.